Despite overall flat sales this July, Circana reports that the US book market also saw some frontlist gains and new voices on the bestseller list.
Spain’s Book Market in 2022: Up 5.5 Percent
The annual report from Spain’s publishers describes a 10th consecutive year of growth for the country’s book market, at €2.7 billion.
China Bestsellers in June: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Serials
Both in fiction and nonfiction, China’s bestseller charts in June reflected readers’ deepening interest in national culture and history.
AAP StatShot Shows the US Book Market Flat in May
In the US, sales of books for adults and education were up in May, as children’s books slid again, per AAP’s StatShot.
European and International Booksellers: The 2022 Market Report
The European and International Booksellers Federation examines international bookselling trends of 2022, this time with input from 16 nations.
China Bestsellers in May: Online, on Film, Onstage
China’s chart-drivers in May: Film and stage adaptations, e-commerce visibility, and a love of ‘addictive’ and ‘fascinating’ history.
Germany’s 2022 Book Market Report: Turnover Down 1.9 Percent
The German book market faces a perplexing set of circumstances, resulting in an overall performance down -1.9 percent in 2022.
France: 2022 Book Revenues Were Down 5.4 Percent
French publishers report that unit sales fell in 2022 by -7.7 percent over those sales in 2021. Editorial production was down by -2.9 percent.
US Book Market: Circana Reports an Uptick at Mid-June
In US print unit sales, Kristen McLean sees a 12-percent gain over the same time frame in 2019, if 8.6 million units below 2022’s number.
AAP StatShot: US Book Revenues Down 11.2 Percent in April
AAP’s StatShot shows the United States market’s trade revenues were down 2.0 percent in the first four months, at US$2.8 billion.